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Primary and intermediate schools from across the Western Bay of Plenty recently gathered at Ōmokoroa No.1 School to compete in the annual Top School competition. Inspired by the ’80s Top Town TV series, Top School is a fun two-day event for kids, featuring eight challenging teamwork and problem-solving activities. The

Centralised rubbish bins replace individual desk bins with a designated waste station. This simple yet impactful approach to waste management in businesses and schools encourages proper waste separation and streamlines recycling initiatives. CrestClean’s Auckland West Regional Master Franchisee, Caroline Wedding, has been leading the charge in highlighting the benefits of

North Harbour Franchisee, Jim McManus, recently marked a significant milestone, celebrating his 10-Year Long Service with CrestClean. Jim’s professional journey has been diverse, with 15 years dedicated to logistics and freight forwarding for Mainfreight and Dangerous Goods Management. However, personal circumstances led him to become a CrestClean franchisee. In a

Owning a home was a long-term goal for young couple, Naman and Jamee. At the age of just 22, they are on the verge of realising this dream after only eight months as CrestClean franchisees. With a clear idea of what they want to achieve, the ambitious couple have a

Healthcare facilities are in a constant battle against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. At CrestClean, we understand the critical role that meticulous cleaning plays in creating safe environments for healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors. Healthcare facilities treat a wide range of patients with many different

The recent Master Cleaners Training Institute (MCTI) Conference at Auckland’s Jet Park Hotel brought together senior trainers from across the country. General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, says the conference is a crucial annual event to boost motivation and plan for the year ahead. “We always have this conference at

Buying a boat was always a goal for Bura Takinoa. Originally from Kiribati, Bura spent a lot of time fishing on the island and eventually wanted to do the same here. In July 2023, Bura fulfilled his dream by purchasing his boat, Island Blue. Now, he spends almost every weekend

From the age of 13, Sophie Chase has embraced the value of hard work. Hailed CrestClean’s Queen of Quality, Sophie has an attention to detail like no other, making her a standout franchisee in Napier. Ten years on, Sophie continues to approach her work with the same level of pride

Ram and Prem Kumar recently celebrated their 10-Year Long Service with CrestClean. It’s been a successful decade for the couple who now enjoy the financial freedom they’d always dreamed of, but the journey to get here was full of challenges and triumphs. Hailing from Fiji, Ram and his family moved

Falling from height was the second most common cause of workplace fatalities in New Zealand in 2023, which makes working at height a relevant talking point for the year ahead. One fall is too many. At CrestClean, we recognise the severe consequences of compromising safety, especially when it comes to

A record-breaking 2149 people completed CrestClean’s various training programmes in 2023. This impressive number represents a significant increase compared to previous years, highlighting franchisees’ commitment to upskilling and providing exceptional service to their customers. General Manager of Training, Liezl Foxcroft, says that making training programmes as accessible as possible was

Shailesh Chandra and Ravina Prasad recently marked a decade as successful CrestClean franchisees – a testament to their dedication and hard work. Originally from Fiji, Shailesh moved to New Zealand in 2008 to work at Kiwi Bus Builders. Ravina balanced a job at Greerton Foursquare with part-time work at a